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Lead Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to
join our team.
This position is based at our Fayetteville, NC facility. Relocation is
available.

The primary responsibility of this role will be
to act as the site lead for Value Add Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives.
Leadership of this program will include directing events, managing the ideation
pipeline, managing projects, removing roadblocks for others, and holding the
team accountable for milestone commitments on cost out objectives. This
position will report locally with functional oversight by the Engineering team
in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Making
what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the
world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery
become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like
you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

You will provide influential leadership for all
site VA/VE related activities. Personally lead top priority cost out
projects. Actively work to remove roadblocks for other project leaders. Hold
team(s) accountable for progress against established milestones.

You will develop a strong understanding of Fayetteville’s
Industrial Controls products, processes, systems, and customer base.
You will contribute to and diligently maintain an active
pipeline of VA/VE projects for the site.

You
will personally manage priority cost out
projects, including working hands-on with applications engineering, manufacturing
engineering, supply chain, finance, quality, sales/marketing, and manufacturing
to overcome roadblocks and complete due diligence.
For potential design or process changes, navigate the
financial analysis, customer or market acceptance, technical feasibility,
implementation plans, and resource constraints in order to evaluate and
successfully implement the change.

You
will coordinate with marketing and engineering,
identify competing products and lead initiatives to gain insight on cost opportunities
which may be applied to Eaton products.

You
will proactively reach out to peers at other
sites to benchmark and identify new opportunities.

You
will work with finance to validate savings and
to ensure committed project results are delivered.

You
will report out in operational reviews updating
leadership on projects and on the overall cost out program. Provide metrics
demonstrating progress, verbalize strategies, share roadblocks, and incorporate
feedback in order to advance the overall program.

When we
embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us
unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited institution.

Minimum
of 2 years working experience within a manufacturing environment

Must
be legally authorized to work in the United States without company
sponsorship.

Good
Communication, presentation, interpersonal and professional presence with internal/external
customers and suppliers.

Must
achieve results through others not directly in reporting structure. Ability
to train others on VAVE concepts and lead cross-functional events in a group
setting. Must be a self-starter and able to successfully work
independently.

Development
of a strong practical understanding of engineered to order manufacturing
will be fundamental to the position.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.
We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job Level: Individual ContributorSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto RicoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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